Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee*, NS or Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18

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Date Posted 07/10/26

Applications Due07/23/26

Vacancy ID219698

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AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitlePolicy Analyst (Energy) Trainee*, NS or Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Duties Description The Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18, will support the work of the Clean Energy Planning Unit within the Clean Energy and Markets (CEM) Section of the Office of Markets and Innovation (OMI). The Clean Energy Planning Unit provides leadership on State and utility energy system planning processes, policy development and analysis, and advisement on program and policy implementation. The Unit is currently tasked with leading the Coordinated Grid Planning Process, the State's first comprehensive electric grid planning framework, as well as the Proactive Planning Proceeding and the 0x40 Proceeding, which seek to optimize the buildout of energy infrastructure for electrification and full achievement of a zero-carbon electricity system respectively. Given the varied scope of work within the Clean Energy Planning Unit, this position may also support other work as assigned. Under the supervision or direction of a higher-level Policy Analyst (Energy) or OMI Management Team, the Policy Analyst 1 (Energy) may perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing advanced expertise to perform more technically complex aspects of energy policy and program development and oversight for at least one specialty area.
• Preparing detailed reports that contain analyses and interpretations of findings and recommending possible courses of action.
• Analyzing applicable policies and programs and developing and executing various standards and procedures.
• Presenting in subject matter area at seminars, conferences, meetings, and/or proceedings.
• Reviewing utility filings, including those associated with implementation of new initiatives and/or filed in response to, or in compliance with, Public Service Commission (Commission) orders to ensure they meet Commission requirements.

Minimum Qualifications For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee 1, NS=14, you must have four years of experience in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program area, which include: renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data.

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee 2, NS=16, you must have five years of experience in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program area, which include: renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data.

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) 1, SG-18, you must have six years of experience in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program area, which include: renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data.

Substitution: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a J.D. may substitute for six years of experience.

Additional Comments About the Department:

The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.

Additional Comments:

• Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department's webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

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Name Human Resources Management - LV

Telephone

Fax 518-473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518) 473-9990. Please reference "Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), posting 03076" when applying.

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